Author: Kyra Seth
Publisher: Self Published
Do you like reading sweet & spicy romance
stories?
His Accidental Princess (The Royal Guard-1) by Kyra Seth is the story of Sona,
who was abandoned as a baby & raised in an orphanage, and of Maj. Samar
Deshmukh, who wants redemption and a chance to break free of the memories
that still hold him prisoner. Sona believes that her life can’t get worse than
it already is. And then, she discovers that she is the long-lost princess of
Nagaur. Which would be a good thing, if not for the fact that someone is trying
to kill her. In this incomprehensible world of snooty royals and their stuffy
protocol, Samar is Sona’s only link to reality. And safety. But when she falls
head over heels in lust with the surly ex-commando, she realizes that a threat
to her life might be the least of her problems. Can Sona ever find happiness
with a man who refuses to love her for fear of losing her? This is an exciting,
passionate and funny royal bodyguard romance about love and redemption.
The story has a wonderful storyline in the terms that the author is absolutely clear about the path she wants her characters to take. The plot is neatly defined, and the storyline moves with a constant pace, which makes it a comfortable read. Kyra’s writing is a mix of literary sense and a liberal sprinkle of sarcasm that makes you laugh and cry at the same time. From the very first page, the reader is sucked into the world that she creates and believe me, it is a world that has flying food and badly aimed bullets (more than once!). The story is told from alternating viewpoints of Samar and Sona, and as a writer, she manages to bring out the vulnerabilities of each of the characters that drives the story. Another positive about the book is that the love story of the characters is electric as well as subtle, and I loved how the sexual and romantic tension between our protagonists is explored through fleeting moments. The language of the book is simple, and easy to understand. The thing that stood out for me is the element of humour that Kyra effortlessly builds into the story. The climax, though, could have been a bit better as I felt it was a bit rushed and the suspense that was building up came out all of a sudden, but that does not take away the overall impression of the story.
Coming to the characters, Samar and Sona have
been sketched nicely, with enough information provided as to understand the
reasons behind their actions throughout the story. Sona’s character development
and character quirks are nicely written, and the same holds true for Samar. A
special mention to Jim Jam and his theatrics that kept the moments interesting.
I would have loved a bit more information about the Royal Family and the
reasons for their actions, which would have added a nice layer to the plot.
Overall, a book I would recommend if you love reading good, old romance, with a side of a suspense story. The book scores a 4.88/5 for me.
Grab a copy of the book on Amazon Kindle here.
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